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Marcelo Gallardo left River Plate a legend. Will a European club give ‘Napoleon’ a chance?

As the summer transfer window approaches and players and coaches jockey for position to find a space in someone’s plans…

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April 25, 2023

Bundesliga title race takes new twist, Tottenham collapse and Wrexham’s Hollywood ending: Weekend Review

Another weekend of European football is in the books with plenty of action to sink our teeth into. The Bundesliga…

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April 25, 2023

Foster ponders Wrexham future after promotion

Ben Foster has said he is considering whether to continue his playing career at Wrexham next season — one month…

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April 25, 2023

Lukaku uses ‘shh’ goal celebration in Inter win

Romelu Lukaku scored his first goals from open play in Serie A since August as Inter Milan beat Empoli 3-0…

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April 24, 2023

Why Tottenham’s nightmare loss to Newcastle was of their own making

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, England — Money 6, Mismanagement 1. There has been a sense for some time that Newcastle United and Tottenham…

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April 24, 2023

Man Utd win shootout, set up FA Cup final derby

Manchester United beat Brighton & Hove Albion in a thrilling penalty shootout in their FA Cup semifinal at Wembley on…

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April 24, 2023

Real Madrid blank Celta, cut into Barcelona lead

Marco Asensio and Eder Militao scored to give Real Madrid a 2-0 win against Celta at Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday…

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April 23, 2023

Follow live: Chelsea host Barcelona in Champions League semifinal first leg

Follow live coverage of the Chelsea vs Barcelona 2022-23 UEFA Women’s Champions League, Semifinals football match.

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April 23, 2023

Wrexham promoted as National League champs

WREXHAM, Wales — Wrexham’s Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney watched alongside “Ant-Man” star Paul Rudd as the team…

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April 23, 2023

Ancelotti hits out at FIFA, UEFA in schedule rant

Carlo Ancelotti has slammed the busy fixture list that Real Madrid are facing in three competitions, saying “something has to…

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April 22, 2023

Bukayo Saka scores as Arsenal beat Aston Villa in tight affairSeptember 1, 2026
Bukayo Saka‘s second-half goal proved the difference as Arsenal overcame a stubborn Aston Villa side in a close encounter at Villa Park. The England international fired home from close range near the hour mark after neat interplay between Eberechi Eze and Riccardo Calafiori broke through a stubborn Villa defence. The result means the defending champions… Read more: Bukayo Saka scores as Arsenal beat Aston Villa in tight affair
Everton-linked Richarlison asks Tottenham to show ‘respect’ over transfer awaySeptember 1, 2026
Richarlison has opened the door for an emotional return to Everton but warned “never again will anyone decide my future for me” in a thinly-veiled dig on social media. Spurs entered talks with Everton on Sunday night over the proposed transfer of Toffees’ attacker Iliman Ndiaye, the Press Association understands, and separate discussions occurred over… Read more: Everton-linked Richarlison asks Tottenham to show ‘respect’ over transfer away
Tottenham approach Chelsea over Mykhailo Mudryk, Tosin Adarabioyo transfers – sourcesSeptember 1, 2026
Tottenham Hotspur have made enquiries to Chelsea for Mykhailo Mudryk and Tosin Adarabioyo, sources have told ESPN. Spurs have spent £380 million on eight new players already this summer but are looking to make further additions before Tuesday’s transfer deadline. Roberto De Zerbi is keen on adding a winger with Spurs pushing to sign Everton‘s… Read more: Tottenham approach Chelsea over Mykhailo Mudryk, Tosin Adarabioyo transfers – sources
Sources: Manchester City reach agreement for Everton’s NdiayeSeptember 1, 2026
Manchester City have agreed a deal with Everton for Iliman Ndiaye, sources have told ESPN. Ndiaye is set to move to the Etihad Stadium for an initial fee of £60 million ($81 million) with another £5 million (6.7 million) in add-ons. He’s been given permission to undergo a medical with the transfer expected to go… Read more: Sources: Manchester City reach agreement for Everton’s Ndiaye
EFL criticises UEFA after rescheduling three domestic fixturesSeptember 1, 2026
The English Football League has accused UEFA of an “unwillingness to cooperate” after it says the European governing body’s stance forced them to rearrange three domestic fixtures. Everton and Wolves were scheduled to play their Carabao Cup third-round tie on Sept. 9 before Liverpool and Atlético Madrid’s Champions League clash was, on Saturday, announced for… Read more: EFL criticises UEFA after rescheduling three domestic fixtures
Cody Gakpo set for Liverpool stay after Man City offer rejected – sourcesSeptember 1, 2026
Cody Gakpo looks set to stay at Liverpool after the club rejected a bid for the forward from Manchester City, sources told ESPN. Gakpo has been linked with a move away from Anfield all summer, with both City and Tottenham Hotspur interested in the Netherlands international. City ramped up discussions with Liverpool over the weekend… Read more: Cody Gakpo set for Liverpool stay after Man City offer rejected – sources
Everton near deal for USMNT forward Folarin Balogun – sourcesAugust 31, 2026
Everton are closing in on a move for Folarin Balogun after submitting a £35 million offer ($47.5m) for the AS Monaco forward, sources have told ESPN. ESPN reported on Sunday that the Premier League team had identified the USMNT striker as a leading target in the event of being able to offload Guinea-Bissau international forward… Read more: Everton near deal for USMNT forward Folarin Balogun – sources
Argentina legend Lionel Messi announces international retirementAugust 31, 2026
Lionel Messi on Monday announced his retirement from international football. In an Instagram post showing a handwritten notebook entry, Messi confirmed that he is retiring from Argentina’s national team. And in a footnote at the end, he added: “*I wrote these words on July 21st, two days after the final. Today, after what happened with… Read more: Argentina legend Lionel Messi announces international retirement
Bradley Barcola joins Liverpool in £123m move from Paris Saint-GermainAugust 31, 2026
Liverpool have confirmed the signing of forward Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain. Sources told ESPN that Andoni Iraola’s side will pay a guaranteed £106 million ($144m) for the France international, with the potential for an additional £17m ($23m) in performance-based add-ons. He has signed a five-year deal at Anfield and will become the second-most expensive… Read more: Bradley Barcola joins Liverpool in £123m move from Paris Saint-Germain
Liverpool closing in on £30m Lucca Brughmans deal – sourcesAugust 31, 2026
Liverpool are closing in on a deal to sign goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans from Belgian side Genk, sources told ESPN. Liverpool look set to agree a deal in the region of £30million ($41m), although it is likely the 18-year-old will remain on loan at Genk this season. That situation could be complicated by the future of… Read more: Liverpool closing in on £30m Lucca Brughmans deal – sources